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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.16, 766.56 and 329.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.16, 766.56 and 329.08 is: 492.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.16 : 766.56 = 329.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.16/766.56 = 329.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.16x = 766.56 × 329.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.16x = 252,259.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,259.56/512.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.54

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